A new Meet the Breeds in the Field Video is now available! New! Meet the Breeds in the Field Video A survey was recently conducted amongst dog owners who are active in the sport. Here were the findings: 2023 Survey Results Hunt Test Call Back Procedure

Stay active and hone those agility skills this winter. Get your teams enrolled in the 2024 Winter Season of the AKC Agility League! The League, sponsored by Purina Pro Plan, YuMove and AKC Pet Insurance, offers six courses, in several field-size divisions and skill levels, to be run over 12-weeks. Winter enrollment opens on Dec. […]

Counter-surfing, or stealing food off the kitchen counter, is an annoying and dangerous dog behavior. Learn how to eliminate this problem.

A few simple measures can keep your dog safe and happy through the winter.   Avoid Thin Ice Too often we hear stories of dogs that had to be rescued from icy waters (and those are the lucky ones). It might look like fun to slide across that frozen pond, but ice can easily crack and your […]

QUESTION: I own an American Staffordshire Terrier and live in the Midwest where it can get extremely cold. I generally put him in a sweater or jacket for walks on cold days. Recently, a passerby asked why my large and strong dog was wearing a sweater. Of course, I did not listen to this virtual […]

Teaching your dog tricks is a great way to build upon and reinforce his skills. Learn more from AKC's dog training experts.

It may be cold outside, but with adequate preparation, you don't have to let winter stand in your way when it comes to dog training.

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